Into the Unknown! YA Adventures, Expeditions and Quests

by Hosler, Jay

Graphic Novel - 2015

Last of the Sandwalkers is like A Bug’s Life meets Atlantis: The Lost Empire in the absolute best way possible. In the city of New Coleopolis beetles of a...Show more Last of the Sandwalkers is like A Bug’s Life meets Atlantis: The Lost Empire in the absolute best way possible. In the city of New Coleopolis beetles of all kinds interact and work together in an advanced society, but they’re isolated in a vast desert which has been taboo to cross for generations. So when a plucky young scientist beetle convinces their university to allow him to take an expedition into the desert, he and his family end up unraveling secrets that could shake New Coleopolis to its core. With adventure, political intrigue and a huge dose of science I highly recommend this book to anyone who’s a fan of graphic novels like Bone or really anyone who likes a good adventure. Show less

Available but not Holdable View Details

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

One Piece

by Oda, Eiichirō

Graphic Novel - 2003-

A romping pirate adventure with magical powers and more villains than you can count, One Piece is one of the longest running manga in Japanese history for...Show more A romping pirate adventure with magical powers and more villains than you can count, One Piece is one of the longest running manga in Japanese history for good reason. Follow Luffy and his ban of pirate misfits as they search the oceans for the mythical One Piece, which would make him King of the Pirates! Show less

Available but not Holdable View Details

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant

by Cliff, Tony

Graphic Novel - 2013

Lovable ne'er-do-well Delilah Dirk is an adventurer for the 19th century. She has traveled to Japan, Indonesia, France, and even the New World. Using the ...Show more Lovable ne'er-do-well Delilah Dirk is an adventurer for the 19th century. She has traveled to Japan, Indonesia, France, and even the New World. Using the skills she's picked up on the way, Delilah's adventures continue as she plots to rob a rich and corrupt Sultan in Constantinople. With the aid of her flying boat and her newfound friend, Selim, she evades the Sultan's guards, leaves angry pirates in the dust, and fights her way through the countryside. For Delilah, one adventure leads to the next in this thrilling and funny installment in her exciting life. Show less

Available but not Holdable View Details

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

La Belle Sauvage

by Pullman, Philip

Book - 2017

The first book in the His Dark Materials prequel trilogy, this book follows the story of two young people who are put in charge of protecting a young Lyra...Show more The first book in the His Dark Materials prequel trilogy, this book follows the story of two young people who are put in charge of protecting a young Lyra in a world that is just learning about the titular Dust. With action and adventure abound as well as favorite characters from the original series like the explorer Lord Asriel, the Gyptian Farder Coram and Mrs. Coulter, La Belle Sauvage is a great pick up for new and old fans of His Dark Materials. Show less

Available but not Holdable View Details

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

Hunter X Hunter

by Togashi, Yoshihiro

Graphic Novel - 2005-

In this world there is a special class of people known as Hunters. Having proven themselves to be the elite of the elite and being able to handle anythin...Show more In this world there is a special class of people known as Hunters. Having proven themselves to be the elite of the elite and being able to handle anything thrown their way through a grueling selection process Hunters are given permission to explore and pursue anything they desire. In Vol. 1 we meet Gon who might be a country boy, but he has high aspirations. Despite his Aunt Mito's protests, Gon decides to follow in his father's footsteps and become a legendary Hunter. The Hunter hopefuls begin their journey by storm-tossed ship, where Gon meets Leorio and Kurapika, the only other applicants who aren't devastated by bouts of seasickness. Having survived the terrors of the high seas, Gon and his companions now have to prove their worth in a variety of tests in order to find the elusive Exam Hall. And once they get there, will they ever leave alive...? Show less

Available but not Holdable View Details

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

The Beast Player

by Uehashi, Nahoko

Book - 2019

Elin's family has an important responsibility: caring for the fearsome water serpents that form the core of their kingdom's army. So when some of the crea...Show more Elin's family has an important responsibility: caring for the fearsome water serpents that form the core of their kingdom's army. So when some of the creatures mysteriously die, Elin's mother is sentenced to death as punishment. With her last breath, she manages to send her daughter to safety. Alone and far from home, Elin soon discovers that she can communicate with both the terrifying water serpents and the majestic flying beasts that guard her queen. This skill gives her great power, but it also involves her in deadly plots that could cost her life. Can she save herself and prevent her beloved beasts from being used as tools of war? Or is there no escaping the terrible battles to come? Show less

All copies in use View Details

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

Dan Eldon

Safari as A Way of Life

by New, Jennifer

Book - 2011

Photojournalist Dan Eldon left behind much more than the astonishing illustrated journals that would form The Journey is the Destination when he lost his ...Show more Photojournalist Dan Eldon left behind much more than the astonishing illustrated journals that would form The Journey is the Destination when he lost his life at age twenty-two while on assignment in Somalia. He also bequeathed a life story that has inspired students, teachers, artists, and creative activists as well as a forthcoming film, an apparel line, and the Spring 2011 collection from Tom's Shoes. Raised in Kenya, Dan grew up with a unique outlook on life. Through adventurous safaris and benevolent crusades around the world, he crafted a philosophy of curiosity, creativity, and charity. This unique visual biography showcases previously unpublished artwork from Dan's acclaimed journals, letters, and snapshots that takes readers on a journey through Dan's life and beyond, exploring the impact made by this remarkable artist on everyone who has encountered his story. Show less

Available but not Holdable View Details

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

Peak

by Smith, Roland

Book - 2007

After fourteen-year-old Peak Marcello is arrested for scaling a New York City skyscraper, he's left with two choices: wither away in Juvenile Detention or...Show more After fourteen-year-old Peak Marcello is arrested for scaling a New York City skyscraper, he's left with two choices: wither away in Juvenile Detention or go live with his long-lost father, who runs a climbing company in Thailand. But Peak quickly learns that his father's renewed interest in him has strings attached. Big strings. As owner of Peak Expeditions, he wants his son to be the youngest person to reach the Everest summit--and his motives are selfish at best. Even so, for a climbing addict like Peak, tackling Everest is the challenge of a lifetime. But it's also one that could cost him his life. Show less

Available but not Holdable View Details

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

by Adams, Douglas

Book - 2004

The hilarious Sci-Fi classic, The Hitchhiker's Guide follows a man who has had an all around terrible day as the Earth is destroyed and he is sent into sp...Show more The hilarious Sci-Fi classic, The Hitchhiker's Guide follows a man who has had an all around terrible day as the Earth is destroyed and he is sent into space. With a wacky crew of misfits, alien planets galore and some of the worst poetry that has ever been uttered it's honestly better to just leave this description there and highly highly highly encourage you to read this book. Show less

All copies in use View Details Holds: 2 on 1 copy

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

Spice & Wolf

Vol. 1

by Hasekura, Isuna

Book - 2009

When a merchant in a medieval society finds a young woman/harvest deity/giant wolf god (don't worry it makes more sense when you read it) in the back of h...Show more When a merchant in a medieval society finds a young woman/harvest deity/giant wolf god (don't worry it makes more sense when you read it) in the back of his cart while leaving a small village he is extremely confused. But after they get to know each other they strike a bargain where she will use her knowledge to help him on his travels around the world they live in. With wonderful main characters, diverse locations and a surprisingly deep explanation of medieval economics, this is a great series to introduce you to the world of Japanese light novels. Show less

Available but not Holdable View Details

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

M.F.K

by Magruder, Nilah

Graphic Novel - 2017

In a world of sleeping gods, a broken government, and a fragile peace held in the hands of the corrupt, one youth must find the strength to stand up again...Show more In a world of sleeping gods, a broken government, and a fragile peace held in the hands of the corrupt, one youth must find the strength to stand up against evil and save humanity, But this story isn't about that youth. It’s about Abbie, who just wants to get to the mountain range called the Potter’s Spine, scatter her mother’s ashes, and then live out her life in sweet, blissful solitude. Unfortunately, everyone she meets wants to whine at her about their woes, tag along on her quest, arrest her for no reason, or blow her to bits. Journeys are hard on the social recluses of the world. Show less

Available but not Holdable View Details

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

Polar Explorer

by Hameister, Jade

Book - 2019

From her first trip to Everest Base Camp as a young woman, Jade Hameister knew what she wanted to achieve - the impossible. Jade began her quest to compl...Show more From her first trip to Everest Base Camp as a young woman, Jade Hameister knew what she wanted to achieve - the impossible. Jade began her quest to complete the Polar Hat Trick in April 2016 when she was fourteen. She became the youngest person to ski to the North Pole from anywhere outside the last degree - the point where most people begin - and was named Australian Geographic Society’s Young Adventurer of the Year. But that was just the beginning. In June of 2017, she became the youngest woman to complete the crossing of Greenland, the second largest ice cap on the planet. On January 11, 2018, she arrived at the South Pole after an epic 37 day journey through Antarctica, becoming the youngest person to ski to both Poles and the youngest person to complete the Polar Hat Trick. Show less

Available but not Holdable View Details

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue

by Lee, Mackenzi

Book - 2017

Henry "Monty" Montague doesn't care that his roguish passions are far from suitable for the gentleman he was born to be. But as Monty embarks on...Show more Henry "Monty" Montague doesn't care that his roguish passions are far from suitable for the gentleman he was born to be. But as Monty embarks on his grand tour of Europe, his quests for pleasure and vice are in danger of coming to an end. Not only does his father expect him to take over the family's estate upon his return, but Monty is also nursing an impossible crush on his best friend and traveling companion, Percy. So Monty vows to make this yearlong escapade one last hedonistic hurrah and flirt with Percy from Paris to Rome. But when one of Monty's reckless decisions turns their trip abroad into a harrowing manhunt, it calls into question everything he knows, including his relationship with the boy he adores. Show less

All copies in use View Details Holds: 1 on 3 copies

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

Search

My Account

About the Library

Plan my Visit

Contact

Contact Us

Contact Us

Search

Into the Unknown! YA Adventures, Expeditions and Quests

Footer Menu

My Account

About the Library

Plan my Visit

Contact

Contact Us

Contact Us